The WSOP Circuit returns to Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California, featuring 13 gold ring events anchored by a $1,700 Main Event with a $1 million guaranteed prize pool and three starting flights. The festival kicks off with the $400 Opener ($300K GTD) and includes a $400 Monster Stack ($100K GTD), a $3,250 High Roller, plus mixed-game offerings like $600 PLO, $600 Big O, and $600 2-7 Triple Draw for variety. Just 30 minutes northeast of Sacramento, Thunder Valley's full-service casino resort delivers Northern California's premier Circuit stop with deep fields, big guarantees, and something for every player.

The inaugural WSOP Circuit Malta makes its historic debut at Casino Malta in St. Julian’s from September 25 to October 5, 2026, marking a major milestone for the Mediterranean poker scene. This 11-day festival features 12 gold ring events, offering players of all levels a chance to compete for prestige and significant prize pools in one of Europe’s most vibrant hubs. To top it off, every ring winner will secure an exclusive $5,000 package to battle it out at WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas, adding incredible value to this first-ever Maltese stop.

The WSOP International Circuit's Canada (Fall) stop runs September 30 to October 12 at Deerfoot Inn & Casino: a 60,000-square-foot gaming floor in southeast Calgary with 36 table games and 600 slots, and the city's busiest live poker venue, with a room that runs 24 hours and hosts the largest daily tournament program in Alberta. The property is a full complex rather than just a casino floor: 188 hotel rooms including 28 suites, a conference centre, a 250–500 seat showroom, and four onsite dining and bar options, so you can stay on-site and never leave the building. It's a natural fit for a series this size: 18 gold ring events with buy-ins from $400 to $3,500, headlined by the $2,300 Main Event and closing with a $3,500 High Roller on October 11–12, with the venue projecting around $6 million in total prizes.

The WSOP Circuit returns to Harrah's Pompano Beach from October 1–12, 2026, bringing 18 gold ring events to South Florida's premier poker destination just minutes from the Atlantic coast. The series is headlined by a $1,700 Main Event with a $1 million guaranteed prize pool and multiple Day 1 flights, alongside a stacked undercard that typically includes a $600 Mini Main ($250K GTD), a $400 Monster Stack, a $2,200 High Roller, and mixed-game options like $600 PLO. With top-tier amenities, on-site dining, and the vibrant energy of the Pompano Beach area, this stop is a favorite for Florida grinders and snowbirds alike looking to chase gold rings in the Sunshine State.

The WSOP Circuit returns to Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York from October 15–26, 2026, delivering 18 gold ring events with over $3 million in guaranteed prize money across the 12-day festival. The series is headlined by a $1,700 Main Event with a $1 million guarantee and three Day 1 flights, alongside a stacked undercard that includes a $400 Mini Main ($600K GTD), a two-day Monster Stack ($400K GTD), a $2,200 High Roller, and dedicated Seniors and Ladies events. As the only WSOP host site in New York and one of just three nationwide to host two Circuit stops in a single year, Turning Stone's luxury resort setting in the heart of upstate New York has become a premier Northeast destination for players chasing gold rings.

The WSOP Circuit returns to Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada, bringing 18 gold ring events to the stunning alpine setting on the South Shore. With the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Tahoe, top-tier resort amenities, and easy access from Reno and Sacramento, this fall stop offers the perfect mix of world-class poker and mountain escape.

The WSOP Circuit heads to Caesars Southern Indiana in Elizabeth, bringing a full slate of gold ring events to the premier riverboat casino destination just across the Ohio River from Louisville. With its convenient location serving both Kentucky and Indiana players, top-tier Caesars amenities, and a reputation for consistent action, Horseshoe Southern Indiana is a must-play stop for anyone grinding the fall Circuit.

The WSOP Circuit heads to the historic Casino Gran Via in Madrid from October 23 to November 2, 2026, offering a prestigious lineup of gold ring events in the heart of the Spanish capital. Partnering with 888poker, the festival is headlined by a €1,100 Main Event that is expected to attract a massive international field. As a major highlight of the 2026 season, every gold ring winner at this stop will also walk away with a $5,000 package to compete in the sun-soaked WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas.

The WSOP Super Circuit KINGS runs October 28 to November 11 at King's Resort in Rozvadov, Czechia: Europe's biggest poker room, just over the German border and about two hours from Prague, which is why it pulls such an international field. The festival packs 18 ring events with buy-ins from €350 to €8,600 and over €5 million guaranteed, opening with a €500 Kick-Off on October 28 and a €1,000 Mini Main Event through October 31. The centerpiece is the €3,000 Main Event with a €2 million guarantee and three starting flights November 5 through 7

The WSOP Circuit returns to Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, delivering the biggest poker event of the fall in the Sooner State with a stacked lineup of gold ring events. As one of the most popular stops on the Circuit, Choctaw Durant's state-of-the-art resort and massive poker room draw players from across Texas, Oklahoma, and beyond for two weeks of non-stop action and big guarantees.

The WSOP Circuit makes its debut at The Reserve Poker Club in Toledo, Ohio from October 29 – November 9, 2026, marking the first-ever Circuit stop in the Glass City with 18 gold ring events across a 12-day festival. The series is headlined by a $1,700 Main Event, with a full undercard of events designed to welcome players from across the Midwest to this brand-new poker destination. As a fresh addition to the Circuit schedule, The Reserve Poker Club brings a modern, player-focused venue to Toledo's growing gaming scene, giving Ohio grinders a home-game advantage for chasing gold rings.

The WSOP Circuit returns to Playground Poker Club in Kahnawake, Quebec from November 2–17, 2026, capping off a historic year for the venue that's become Canada's premier poker destination with three Circuit stops in 2026 alone. Just minutes from Montreal, Playground's world-class facility and electric atmosphere make this the can't-miss fall stop for Canadian players and anyone looking to chase rings north of the border.

Rosario is Argentina's great river city: about 1.5 million people on the Paraná, three hours northwest of Buenos Aires, and worth tacking a few extra days onto a poker trip. The circuit itself runs November 4 to 12 at City Center Rosario, headlined by the $1,700 Main Event

The WSOP International Circuit returns to Nottingham from November 4 to 16 at Dusk Till Dawn, the legendary club on Redfield Way that's long been the spiritual home of UK poker. A purpose-built room that's hosted everything from EPTs to WPTs and is where a lot of British players cut their teeth. The series packs 13 ring events with a spread of buy-ins, headlined by the £1,500 Main Event with a £1,000,000 guarantee. 

The WSOP Circuit makes its Arizona debut at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale from November 5–16, 2026, bringing 18 gold ring events to the Valley of the Sun for the first time in Circuit history. The 12-day festival is headlined by a $1,700 Main Event, with a full undercard of events designed to welcome Southwest players to this brand-new stop at one of Arizona's premier poker destinations. Set against the stunning backdrop of the McDowell Mountains, Talking Stick's 68-table Arena Poker Room and world-class resort amenities make this an instant classic for players looking to chase rings in the desert.

The WSOP Circuit returns to Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, Illinois, from November 5–16, 2026, bringing 18 gold ring events to the Chicagoland area's premier riverboat poker destination. With total prize pools exceeding $1.8 million, easy access from Chicago, and the scenic Fox River setting, Grand Victoria is the home-game stop for every Midwest grinder chasing rings.

The WSOP Circuit returns to the Hilton Panama in Panama City from November 5–15, 2026, bringing 12 gold ring events to the vibrant capital that marks Central America's premier Circuit stop. Set against the stunning Panama City skyline with the Pacific as your backdrop, this tropical stop offers the perfect mix of world-class poker and Latin American hospitality.

The WSOP Circuit returns to the Belgian coast at the architecturally stunning SILT Casino in Middelkerke from November 6 to 15, 2026. This 10-day poker festival is headlined by a €1,500 Main Event and a €2,200 High Roller, offering a prestigious schedule of gold ring events against a beautiful North Sea backdrop. As a major highlight of the 2026 tour, every ring winner at this stop will also walk away with an exclusive $5,000 package to compete in the WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas.

The WSOP Circuit returns to Caesars New Orleans in the Big Easy from November 12–23, 2026, bringing 18 gold ring events to the historic French Quarter hotspot. Set inside one of the most iconic casino destinations on the Gulf Coast. With world-class Creole cuisine, live music on every corner, and the electric energy of New Orleans as your backdrop, this stop delivers the perfect mix of ring-chasing action and unforgettable atmosphere.

The WSOP Circuit returns to the iconic Sanremo Casino from November 20 to 30, 2026, bringing high-stakes action to the heart of the Italian Riviera. This prestigious festival features 9 gold ring events, headlined by a €1,500 Main Event and a €2,500 High Roller, alongside a variety of fan-favorite formats such as the Mystery Bounty and Superstack.

The WSOP Circuit returns to Harrah's Cherokee in the Great Smoky Mountains from November 26 to December 7, 2026, closing out the year with one of the biggest stops on the entire Circuit schedule. Nestled in the stunning mountains of western North Carolina, this 12-day festival features 18 gold ring events with world-class amenities at one of the largest and most popular casino resorts in the Southeast. Cherokee's fall finale is the perfect way to cap off the 2026 Circuit season before heading to Paradise.

WSOP Paradise returns to the Bahamas from December 3–17, 2026, moving to the stunning Baha Mar resort in Nassau for its fourth edition with 15+ bracelet events across two weeks of world-class poker. The festival is headlined by the massive Super Main Event alongside a star-studded high-roller program in partnership with Triton Poker, all set against the backdrop of Baha Mar's 10 pools, Jack Nicklaus golf course, and 40+ dining and entertainment venues. With online qualifiers running on GGPoker and WSOP Player of the Year points on the line, Paradise is the ultimate December escape for anyone chasing bracelets, big prizes, and Caribbean sunshine.